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Apollonia ( Ancient Greek, Koine Greek: Ἀπολλωνία, ἡ; city-ethnic: Ἀπολλωνιάτης, Apolloniates; [1] Latin: Apollonia; Albanian: Apollonia or Apolonia) was an Ancient Greek trade colony which developed into an independent polis, and later a Roman city, in southern Illyria. It was located on the right bank of the Aoös ...
- Settlement
- Fier County, Albania
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- Illyria
Oct 19, 2019 · Interior of St Mary’s Church, Apollonia (Guilio / Adobe Stock) An important Byzantine-era church, St Mary’s, graces the archaeological park and in 2006 an early Greek temple was found by an international team of archaeologists. Journey to Apollonia, Albania. The ruined city is located in Fier county in southern Albania. It is easy to reach ...
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Apolonia ishte në atë kohë një qytet i madh e i rëndësishëm në afërsi të lumit Vjosë. Llogaritet që qyteti të ketë pasur rreth 60 000 banorë, një shifër rekord për Antikitetin! Apolloninë, arkeologët e quajnë, " Pompei i Shqipërisë," pasi vetëm 10% e territorit të qytetit të dikurshëm është zbuluar deri më sot.
- Arkeologji dhe arkitekture
- Prehistori, antikitet, mesjete
The ancient ruins of Apollonia in southwest Albania provide a fascinating window into the past. This once-prominent ancient city-state allows you to discover Albania’s role in the classical world and immerse yourself in rich history. From its founding through peak cultural influence, Apollonia has an intriguing story.
Description. The ancient city of Apollonia is situated in southwestern Albania, about 13 miles from the city of Fier. The fascinating landscape of the archeological park, which has been preserved in an exceptionally intact condition, comprises a successful combination between the beauty of monuments and nature, attractive through its long history, in an atmosphere of relaxation and meditation.
Mar 24, 2019 · Apollonia Archeological Park is one of Albania’s most impressive tourist attractions. It’s definitely one of the top things to do in Albania for history buffs or an Antiquity lovers. Located about 20min from Durres and about an hour from Tirana, Apollonia was once a Greek city founded in the 7th century BC and was then taken over by the ...
Jul 14, 2021 · Whilst the site of Apollonia was once inhabited by Illyrian tribes, it was in approximately 588 BC that Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth led by Gylax founded the city on the right bank of the Aous (Vjosë) River. The Romans ruled Apollonia from around 229BC and added to its splendour. The city flourished in the 4th century BC as an ...
